What are the responsibilities and job description for the Territory Sales Manager position at JTI - Japan Tobacco International?
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to develop and ensure implementation of the JT International USA sales strategies and programs within the incumbent's sales territory to achieve the Company's financial, sales, and volume quarterly/annual targets. The sales representative assumes a primary role in developing JTI sales within the territory by achieving all sales objectives and maximizing the distribution and merchandising of our products while working within the guidelines set by corporate policy. In addition, incumbents must communicate in a timely, efficient, and effective manner and build relationships with customers.
The position is located in Fresno, CA - West Region
Territory Region: Coalinga, Chowchilla, Fresno, Gilroy, Kerman, Madera, Monterey, and Salinas
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Attain sales, distribution, merchandising, and product inventory level objectives in the retail and wholesale outlets within their territory as assigned by the District Sales or Regional Account Manager.
- Merchandise, display, and communicate our products' messages to the ultimate consumer.
- Effective communication/negotiation skills with the retail trade to achieve optimum merchandising, display, and price point communication while building and maintaining relationships.
- Present a professional image, create and maintain good business rapport.
- Internal and external clients in line with the Corporate Policy guidelines.
- Give superior service in a timely and efficient manner.
- Manage consignment funds.
- To perform any other tasks given by the direct manager.
Education and Experience
- BA degree is preferred, equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 2 to 3 years of sales or sales merchandising experience preferred but not required, with outside consumer products sales experience a plus.
- Fluency in English. A second language may be a plus depending on the territory.
- Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with some knowledge of the internet
Benefits
Enjoy a competitive salary commensurate with the experience and responsibility requirements.
Excellent employee environment with a competitive benefits package including:
- Annual Performance based Bonus
- Company Vehicle
- Annual Merit Increase
- Healthcare
- Dental Vision
- Voluntary benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid family leave benefit
- 401k Plan Company Contributions
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Tuition Assistance
“JTI offers equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.”
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road